This place was excellent! Their drinks are stellar- got some Aperol Spritz and they have fun drink…read morenames like 'The one with vodka in it' the food was excellent too! We got the charred broccolini, the cauliflower, everything was really tasty and delicious and the beet hummus was excellent, the farro was crisp, everything was very thoughtful and well done. Service was great, bartender was nice, great ambiant energy.

They opened the bar early for World Cup and it was under the radar. They have an entrance on…read moreBrooke St for the bar so iykyk. Great staff and great drinks.

Dinner was so good. We arrived fairly early on a Saturday and opted for a table inside (although…read morethe sidewalk seating looked lovely). Our servers were amazing and everything we ordered was delicious. I regret not having room for dessert. Highly recommend the salmon crudo and braised lamb. The date glaze on the lamb...wow.

So we live in the neighborhood and we decided to come here for restaurant week . I love to make…read moreMediterranean food I studied under the best people. So we come in. Straight away the place is empty. We're seated at the worst table in the empty place. The worst right by the stairs where I'm surely going to be bumped into every few minutes. Table was rickety as were the chairs. Hostess didn't know anything about the menu. We sat for maybe 10 minutes before we were given warm tap water. Another 10 minutes and nothing. We had reservations as well. Not like we had just popped in. After being ignored we got up and simply walked out. We ended up going across the street to Osteria and were immediately greeted and seated. The place was packed and still they were attentive throughout the night. Do better KUBEH definitely not ready to be in business. Oh and they canceled our reservation hours after we left lo. How do you cancel reservations after we checked in? roflmao

SERVICE - located in union square near the north side of the…read morepark - small interior with an easy to miss entrance - ambiance suited for a semi formal meetup with friends or a date night - service was quick though wanted to clear out table quickly MENU - small selection of tapas with an extensive wine menu - some vegetarian/vegan options - average price FOOD - muhammara (6/10); roasted red pepper and walnut dip served with pita bread. There were not many vegan dishes on the menu so I got this appetizer dip as my main. It was just okay though i felt like the dip was watery and lacked a strong red pepper flavor. WOULD I GO BACK? Unsure. It is a good spot for wine and charcuterie but not so great for veg options.

Second time for me at Pierre Lofti Wine Bar, first time for the others in my party. Party of 3,…read moregreat food and drinks and service. The staff went above and beyond both times I've been here. We were hoping to catch happy hour specials on Friday July 3rd, but were told they don't have happy hour that day (on Fridays? Due to the holiday?). If we try to come back on another Friday we will call ahead first to confirm if they have happy hour. We shared a bottle of rosé, the Brie Walnut Fig Honey Flatbread, and the Muammara. We appreciated the warm bread that came with the muammara. One person in our party was vegetarian. Everything was delicious and satisfying.

Great atmosphere, the food is exceptional. The best pitas I…read moreever had ! The platters were really delicious. Highly recommended.

I was excited to come here for happy hour because their happy hour deals kept coming up on my…read moreInstagram. This location is a little more crowded than the Flatiron one. It also has no AC or circulation.... Tables are tight and close and it lowkey smells like BO. My co-workers and I ordered from happy hour menu where everything is $5. - passionfruit spritz - beer - margarita - fries - arayes burger - lollipops - chicken shawarma - labneh - matboucha Everything was yummy and obviously smaller portions because it's happy hour. Service was good.

Recommendations- Chicken Liver Mousse, Breads & Spreads, Wellington (to split)…read more From the same folks as Raf's and The Musket Room, this is their first foray into Mediterranean food. The space itself is absolutely gorgeous, from the seating/plating arrangements to the ceiling and various decorations, while the staff gave good recommendations. The prices are a tad high, even by this area, but in terms of flavor, it was very good, and I would go back for lunch or brunch, or stick primarily with appetizers, even if I loved the entree. To drink, I had a Smokey Robinson, a mix of Japanese whisky, bourbon, smoked vermouth, Cherry Heering, arak, and bitters for $24, which was alright. It tasted like a Manhattan, but on the smokier end, and I wish it had more arak flavor. The drink was also a bit small, but that made a bit of sense as it was quite boozy. I started with the $16 Chicken Liver Mousse, with cardamom, pistachio, arak, and fig on toast. The portion size was quite decent for the price point, and the flavors were nice. The mousse was soft and silky, while the pistachios added some crunch, and the fig added some sweetness. All of this came on two thick pieces of toast. I liked it, with the only previous chicken liver toast I liked more being the seasonal versions from Agi's in Brooklyn. Another few people had two orders of the Breads & Spreads for $21, with the breads consisting of pita, talami, and lavash with za'atar oil, while the spreads consisted of eggplant with coriander and chili crisp and labneh with trout roe. There were also a few other options, including gluten-free bread as well as an add-on for caviar for an extra $50. I had a bit of each of the spreads, with the eggplant being particularly delicious, while I don't exactly see the point of the trout roe, as it was just adding some extra saltiness. For my main dish, thankfully, someone split the $74 Lamb Wellington with me. This was $74 and had grape leaves, labneh, and za'atar, and came with two large pieces with the sauce poured at the table. This was a unique take on a Wellington, with the grape leaves used as the in-between layers instead of duxelles. The other person ordered medium, which I was fine with, though I prefer medium rare, and the meat itself was very tender. The pastry crust was buttery, and the sauce added a bit of sweetness, while the labneh had some sourness. This was delicious, and even at that price point, I probably would recommend it, which is saying something. Other people got the $29 Levantine Dumplings, the $22 Chickpea Balila, the $36 Tuna, and the $48 Half Chicken, along with some Lebanese rice on the side. The portion sizes ranged pretty heavily, with the dumplings in particular being quite small. The person who is a vegetarian liked the balila, which was a stew, and said it had a good amount of heat. The latter people loved the tuna and liked the chicken. For dessert, two of us split the Knafeh Cheesecake for $17, with crispy kataifi, apple, and saffron-arak honey sauce. Regardless of it being spelled kunafa, kunefe, or others, knafeh is one of my favorite Middle Eastern desserts, but this missed the mark. The texture didn't really remind me of either dessert, with the cheese being an odd mix of soft and hard. I liked the apples, the kataifi was not soggy, and thankfully, the sauce was not too sweet, being a bit perfumy also from rosewater or possibly the listed saffron. This was just okay, and I wouldn't recommend it. Others enjoyed the $15 Assortment of Sweets and the $21 Chocolate Pot de Crème. I wish some of the spices were a bit more pronounced, but I would go back for lunch or brunch to avoid some of the sticker shock. Mid/low 4.

Loved my time there. The huge skylight is so gorgeous and it was a perfect place to have a…read moreconversation seeing that the music wasn't too loud. Our waiter was cheeky but so polite and knowledgeable. Even the staff filling waters were so sweet and actually converse with you. We also had someone in a suit and tie talk to us, maybe one of the managers, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. Oysters were nice and fresh but quite small. The chicken liver mousse was soooo good and I loved the nice thick toast it came on. Very sad they ran out of the lamb Wellington! So we opted for the ny strip which was one of the better ny strips I've had for sureeeee The tabouli was too sour in my opinion as a middle eastern and the knafe cheesecake was okay. I would come back!

Stopped in for Happy Hour and had excellent Turkish mezes and wonderful cocktails including Blood…read moreOrange Martinis and Apricot Margaritas. Great bar area as well as outdoor seating. Service was excellent. Will definitely come back. :)

This is a great vibe and it was perfect to celebrate a friends birthday here. Overall I felt the…read morestarters and dips were great while the main entrees were ok. For drinks I had a Hugo spritz and loved it. Our table shared several dips and apps which I really liked. We had the kofte meatballs, calamari, country salad, phyllo rolls, and various dips including hummus, labneh, muhammara and others. It was a great start to the meal. I ordered the sirloin shashlik steak frites for my main and felt it was ok. The steak pieces were good but a little dry and the fries were decent, and there wasn't a sauce or dip it came with. For dessert we shared the cheesecake and chocolate mousse which were both fine. The service overall was great and we were regularly checked on.

This was a stunningly great meal! We had the Tabbouleh (best I've ever tasted), Hummus Beirute…read more(delicious), Balade Falafel (more below), and shared a Mixed Grill Platter (SO good and so much food!). We eat a lot of Mediterranean food but haven't had anything like the Balade Falafel before. Instead of the usual patties, the falafel was formed into cups and filled with tahini, pickles, and fresh herbs. Excellent balanced flavors and such a great presentation! The service was extremely friendly and attentive. Pleasant, quiet interior. Very good value for the money. Only wish we lived in NYC so we could revisit this wonderful place!

Had dinner at Balade yesterday after a really long time because Fattoush (across the street) was…read moreclosed for a private party. The food here has only gotten worse since my last review, and the prices are now 2X. Additionally portion sizes are smaller than ever. We had the loubieh, hummus beiruty, eggplant entree (I forget the exact name), and the grape leaves. It was all average at best, bordering terrible. The best thing was the rice and the pita bread. I definitely won't return.

MY FAVORITE!! My friend and I went here for dinner and holy moly, I don't think I've ever loved a…read morerestaurant more. This is officially my new go to spot and I'm going to be telling everyone about it. I got there right at our reservation time, but the uptown trains had completely stopped and my friend had to walk all the way from Canal St to the East Village. It took her about 30 minutes to get there (), but the staff were so kind about it. They never made me feel uncomfortable or pressured to order while I waited, which I really appreciated. I did end up ordering a couple things so there would be food on the table when she arrived. We got the za'atar fries and the falafel with tahini and pita. Delishhhh For our mains, my friend got the chicken kebab which looked fantastic, and I got the veggie couscous bowl. It was unbelievable. It tasted exactly like the couscous my mom and safta made when I was growing up, even down to the broth being served with it. Eating it honestly made me feel like I was six years old again. This was one of my favorite meals as a kid and I haven't had it like that in so long, so I was so happy to find a place that does it this well. The vegetables were perfect with zucchini, butternut squash, cauliflower, and chickpeas, and I loved the addition of raisins and onions. Everything was also really reasonably priced for what you get. The energy in the restaurant was great and I loved that they have hooks for coats so you're not crammed at the table with jackets and bags. Overall just such a fantastic experience. This is easily my new favorite restaurant in the city and I cannot wait to come back.

We were seated and then waited for very very long to order - not good…read more Once we ordered, the food came very fast - very good. Food was delicious - very good. High prices given the portion size, location, table size and furniture - not good.